Brief
Yamal stars as Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul
Barcelona recovered from a first‑half deficit to win 4-1, with Lamine Yamal providing a goal and an assist.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Barcelona overturned a 1-0 first‑half loss to win 4-1 away at Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League on 13 October 2026, according to Gulf News.
What happened
Galatasaray opened the scoring in the 27th minute after a counter‑attack that saw Rafael Leão feed Aleksei Batrakov, whose shot deflected off Joao Cancelo into the net. Barcelona responded quickly, with Victor Osimhen heading a corner past goalkeeper Joan Garcia, though Barış Yılmaz’s subsequent touch was ruled offside. In the second half, Lamine Yamal became the catalyst. He set up Anthony Gordon, whose chance was missed, then delivered a curled cross that found Fermin López, who headed home to make it 2-1. Yamal added a second goal three minutes later, beating defender Eren Elmali three times in a tight space before passing to Gordon, who finished the move. The Spaniard also assisted Dani Olmo’s pass to Cancelo, who scored the fourth goal. The match ended 4-1, putting Barcelona atop the group with two wins, while Galatasaray remained winless.
What was said
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised Yamal, saying, "It's incredible to have players like that. He's turned the game around for us," as reported by Gulf News. Fermin López told Spanish broadcaster Movistar, "We're at a very high level. We have to keep going; the season is very long. We can't relax." He also described his relationship with Yamal, stating, "He's a friend and a great teammate. When he has the ball, I always look for a run. He's the best in the world. We get along well off the field, and that shows on the pitch, too."
Key facts
- Barcelona defeated Galatasaray 4-1 at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex in Istanbul. (gulfnews.com)
- Lamine Yamal scored one goal and provided two assists in the second half. (gulfnews.com)
- The win moved Barcelona to the top of their Champions League group with two victories. (gulfnews.com)
- Galatasaray's only goal came in the 27th minute after a counter‑attack involving Rafael Leão and Aleksei Batrakov. (gulfnews.com)
- Coach Hansi Flick and player Fermin López praised Yamal's impact after the match. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Lamine Yamal Shines as Barcelona Triumphs Over Galatasaray in Champions League Clash”
